Jon Jerry Steelsmith (November 26, 1935 – March 23, 2024) was an American professional golfer.
Career Steelsmith was born in Peoria, Illinois. A native of Glendale, California, Steelsmith played on the PGA Tour from 1961 to 1968. He finished second five times on the PGA Tour: 1961 Hot Springs Open Invitational, 1962 Azalea Open, 1962 500 Festival Open Invitation, 1963 Frank Sinatra Open Invitational, and 1964 Almaden Open Invitational. Two of his 2nd-place finishes were playoff losses.
He is a former All-Army Champion. He was also captain of the golf team at Glendale College.
Steelsmith died March 23, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 88.
Professional wins this list may be incomplete 1969 Southern California PGA Championship 1972 Central New York PGA Championship 1973 Central New York PGA Championship 1974 Central New York PGA Championship 1978 Central New York PGA Championship
Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11962Azalea Open Dave MarrLost to birdie on first extra hole21964Almaden Open Invitational Pete Brown, Billy CasperCasper won with birdie on third extra hole after 18 hole playoff;Casper: −4 (68),Brown: −4 (68),Steelsmith: +1 (73)
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